Aircraft Description
N2870D is a 1987 Christen Industries INC A-1, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bardsley Lucas A in Sutton, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 28, 1987. The registration certificate was issued on July 20, 2024. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N2870D is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2EA58 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2870D was last updated on July 20, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
Christen Industries INC is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 164 Christen Industries INC aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the A-1 model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N2870D. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.
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NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2008 | LAX08CA280 | Substantial | None | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. |
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Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC